Production worker (vegetables) Zwaagdijk, in Netherlands

Job description

As a vegetable factory worker at Hessing, you need to prepare and pack fresh produce.

The work tempo is high, and there are possibilities to grow and learn new things. The factory has several departments where different jobs are done: 

• Washing, cutting, peeling, preparing, selecting, and sorting.
• Checking on product quality.
• Mixing various products (for salads).
• Preparation of fruit and vegetable snacks.
• Cutting products using a knife or machine.
• Pump carts, lifts, and tilting devices are used to relocate the containers.

Work is quite physically demanding. The crates of production can reach a weight of 20 kg.  Work is in shifts, and employees receive additional shift allowance. 

The environment is cold, wet, and noisy. Temperature around +3 degrees, feels colder in combination with moist. Earplugs are always available. The floor is wet meaning waterproof shoes are mandatory. Health, hygiene, and work safety regulations need to be strictly followed

There are different transport options, by bike up to 10km, and by Hobij car starting from 10km. All candidates without a driver’s license have to be ready to ride a bicycle to work up to 10km.